With the winter nights drawing in and the controversial decision of many local councils to turn off their streetlights in a bid to save money and the planet, it has never been more important to make sure your lights are in good working order.
However, according to a study from Halfords, an estimated 2.6 million cars are being driven illegally on the roads with defective lights.
Over one in ten vehicles (10.1 per cent, to be specific) checked across ten major UK cities was found to have at least one failed headlight, sidelight, rear or brake-light.
Glasgow was found to be the worst place for failed lights, with 13.3 per cent of cars found to have defective lights, while London had the best maintained vehicles, with just 6.8 per of cars having a light out.
The penalty for having defective lights is £60 and three penalty points.
In addition to this, 1.16 million cars failed their MOT last year because of the condition of their lights.
Dave Poulter, Halfords Director of Trading for Auto said: "Usually you don't know when a light has gone so regular checking is essential, especially in these increased hours of darkness and often more difficult and hazardous autumn and winter conditions."
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